=====Leica R Elcan Code C-303 180mm f/3.4 ===== 
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==== Summary ====
==== Tech Specs ====
| Manufacturer    |Leica|
| Series          |R|
| Model           |Elcan Code C-303|
| Focal Length    |180mm|
| Max Aperture    |f/3.4|
| Min Aperture    |f/22|
| Format          |-|
| Image Circle    |-|
| Minimum Focus   |2.5m / 8.2 ft.|
| Focus Rotation  |-|
| Iris Blades     |-|
| Optical Design  |7/4|
| Squeeze         |none|
| Front Diameter  |-|
| Filter Thread   |-|
| Focus/Zoom Rod  |-|
| Native Mount    |R|
| Data Protocol   |-|
| Length          |-|
| Weight          |750g|
| Body Telescope  |-|
| Body Material   |-|
| Focus Drive     |Manual|
| Iris Drive      |Manual|
| Zoom Drive      |n/a|
==== History ====
Country of Origin: - \\
Release Date: 1965 \\
Launch Price: - \\
Design Revisions:\\

==== Service ====
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Service Manual: [[staff:servicedb:Leica-R|Disassembly/Re-assembly]] \\
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Full CLA: **4-7hrs.**\\
<wrap note>general pricing for this lens. to be refined after confirmed</wrap>\\
Clean iris blades: **5-8 hrs.**\\
<wrap note>full C+L + 1 hour for iris blades.</wrap>\\ 				
tighten iris (to prevent drift): **NC/.5hrs**\\
<wrap note>No charge for Duclos mod, 1/2 hr labor for non Duclos mod.</wrap>\\				
Re-collimate / T + S internal focus ring: **1-2 hrs.**\\
<wrap note>**GLUE WELL**</wrap>\\
Remove sunshade: **1/2 hr.**\\					
De-click: **$50**\\
<wrap note>WARRANTY: 1 year</wrap>\\				
Coupling: **$50** (unless additional dis-assembly is needed)\\
<wrap note>see focal lengths for details. if no notes are listed, work required is unknown at this time</wrap>\\				
clean IBs: **CLA + 1 hr.**\\
<wrap note>iris mechanism has tiny bearings</wrap>\\
spray and bake threads (teflon coating): **CLA + 1hr.**\\							
Focus scrapes: **2 hrs.**\\
<wrap note>adjust set screws in focus ring and knurled focus ring to reduce distortion. GLUE WELL. open up knurled focus ring on lathe if results can't be improved.</wrap>\\				
knurled focus ring loose: **1/2 hr.**\\
<wrap note>GLUE WELL. drip glue at seam between knurled ring and focus scale for additional security.</wrap>\\				
Iris timing off: **2 hrs.**\\					
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==== Cine-Mod ====
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Focus Ring O.D.: -\\
Zoom Ring O.D.: -\\
Iris Ring O.D.: -\\
De-click Y/N: -\\
Iris Coupling: Yes, **$350**\\
<wrap note>dis-assembly required to access wire spring for modification</wrap>\\
Additional Notes: \\
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==== Notes ====
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